Free
Everything for searching on the ground
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- Printable search poster with QR code
- Your own search page where finders report sightings
- Sightings straight to your inbox
- Personal dashboard and search tips
How PawAlarm helps in Potters Bar
This circle is who sees the alert: people who live, walk and drive around the last-seen spot in Potters Bar — not your friends list. A neighbour two streets over, or someone passing through from the next town, is the person most likely to notice your cat.
≈ 520,000 neighbours within 6.2 mi
ReunitedBrook
Found after 4 months and 2 weeks
ReunitedSchnurri
Found after 4 months and 2 weeks
ReunitedJack
Found after 2 days and 18 hours
ReunitedGreta
Found after 21 hours
ReunitedGigi
Found after 4 days and 12 hours
What your PawAlarm alert does in Potters Bar
The moment you start, we run your pet as a Facebook, Instagram & TikTok ad the whole neighbourhood sees — here is exactly what you get.
What you get
- Free poster template (PDF)Print-ready PDF – ready to put up right away.Free
- Personal dashboard – manage sightings & contact findersOne link, no password: every sighting, message and finder's phone number in one place.Free
- Professionally optimised social-media campaignWe design, run & optimise the ads – no ad account needed.Professional
- Private detective: shelters, vets & lost-pet registries alerted nearbyWe report your pet to shelters, vets, registries and Facebook groups nearby.Professional
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First steps if you lose your cat in Potters Bar
Frequently asked questions
How does PawAlarm help if my cat goes missing in Potters Bar?
PawAlarm turns your missing-pet report into a search alert on Facebook and Instagram. It is shown to the people who live and get around near the spot where your cat was last seen – within 1 mi of Potters Bar, that's about 22,000 people. The alert goes live within 60 minutes. Anyone who spots your cat reports the sighting on your search page, and you get it by email straight away.
My indoor cat escaped. Where should I look first?
Check your home and the area around the escape point carefully. Look under cover and ask the people next door to check inside sheds and garages. A frightened cat may stay hidden without answering your calls.
How to Find an Indoor Cat That Got OutsideHow much does an alert cost in Potters Bar?
Alerts in Potters Bar start from £36. The price follows how far your alert reaches around the last-seen spot in Potters Bar: 1 mi reaches about 22,000 people for £64, 1.8 mi reaches about 28,000 people for £220 and 3 mi reaches about 51,000 people for £575. You see the exact price before you pay, and there is no subscription.
Can I use PawAlarm in Potters Bar for free?
Yes. A printable search poster with a QR code, your own search page where finders report sightings, sightings straight to your inbox and a personal dashboard with search tips are all free. You only pay for reach: the alert on Facebook and Instagram around Potters Bar – a one-off payment, no subscription.
Where is the nearest animal shelter to Potters Bar?
For Potters Bar, we list RSPCA Southridge Animal Centre. Address: Packhorse Lane, Ridge, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 3LZ. Phone: 0300 123 0704. Call before you go and ask about animals brought in recently.
How are catteries in Potters Bar and the Hertsmere area checked before they can take in cats?
Hertsmere Borough Council licenses catteries and other animal activity businesses in the borough. Licensed businesses are given a star rating from one to five, except those holding an Exhibition Licence, who are exempt. All businesses running a licensable activity are inspected by an Animal Licensing Inspector, and a licence is not granted if the inspector has welfare concerns. The council's register of licensed premises was current as of 29 September 2026.
Source · checked 9 Oct 2026
I found a cat in Potters Bar — who takes it in?
Found animals in Potters Bar are handled by Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council - Dog Warden Service. Address: Council Offices, Campus East, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6AE. Phone: 01707 357 000. You can also report the find for free on PawAlarm.
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Searching in Potters Bar: start for free or alert everyone nearby
The search poster and search page for your cat are free. With Professional, we show your alert to about 22,000 people within 1 mi of Potters Bar – on Facebook and Instagram, live in 60 minutes.
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One-time payment – no subscription.
